Seeing France with Uncle John
A family voyage letter from Yvonne recounts travels with Uncle, Lee, and Mrs Braytree in Rouen, Jumieges, and Havre. They dodge wardrobe intrusions, visit Jeanne d Arc relics, and recount Uncle’s antics in a crowded railway journey while noting Russia and Gisors plans.
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Rouen
Uncle
Lee
Europe
Trussia
Ile
Russia
M. Sibilet
Ice
Edna
Porter
Mr. Porter, Jr
Jeanne d‘Arc
Jumbges
Havre
American model Evelyn Converse poses for royal painting
Miss Evelyn Converse of Eau Claire Wisconsin served as the model for Queen Alexandra in Edwin Abbey RA’s The Coronation of Edward VII. She wore the coronation robes and appeared at Buckingham Palace while Abbey prepared the large canvas.
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New York
Alexandra
Edwin R Abbey
Fuzure
Allis Evelyn Converse
Wisconsin
Aexandra
Mr . Abbey
Edward VII
Edward VII" Miss Converse
Buckingham Palace
Westminster
Mr. Abbey
Eau Claire, Wis
Henry Edward Converse
Misa Converse
Eau Claire
Paris
England
Cambridge
Efflatoum Bey
Miss Converse
George Story
Mr Story
Mr Abbey
Royal Academy
Uncle John En Route in Rouen With Eight Trunks
A lighthearted travel scene in Rouen follows Uncle John and seven women as they debate companions and baggage. Mrs Braytree hints at joining, while tensions surface over travel company and a cross-eyed child. Pauline longs to be elsewhere and the group critiques the day’s plans.
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Jumieges
Mr Porter
Yainville
Yalnville
Edna
Uncle
Mr. Porter
Seine
Paris
Thei
Rouen
Charlemagne
Htte
Joan of Arc
Joan
Flollen
Ave
Mrs Braytree
Braytree
Havre
Europe
Gisors
Mra Braytree
Yvonne
Russia
Vevin
Henry I
Trouen
Pauline
St. Augustine
New York
Will Seek the South Pole by Henry Savage Landor
Henry Savage Landor plans a South Pole expedition using a small, lightly equipped caravan to avoid the mistakes of Shackleton. His aeronautic work fuels rumors of an airship for the journey, contrasting with past large-scale ventures.
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South Pole
Henry Savage Lander
Tlrent Shackleton
Mr Landor
Asia
Africa
Eye Salve and Teething Syrup Advertisements
A collage of old ads touts PETTIPSS Eye Salve for 25¢ and Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething, plus Allen & Lang Balsam and a joke about hearing vs seeing. Mentions Buffalo NY druggists Howard Bros, general remedies, and a salesy blurb about a “Push” door to success.
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Howard Bros
Buffalo
N. Y
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France
John
By Anne WA Warner Yvonne
Brussels
Eunice
Evelyn May Converse
New England
Oliver Wendell Holmes
prince—Ematoum Bey
Egypt
Ematoum Pasha
Miss Evelyn May Converse
Uncle John
California
Libby
McNeill & Libs
West
Butte Valley
United States
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
E. L. Lomarx
Union Pacific R. R
Omaha, Neb
Marseilles
Che de Paris
Tommy
Frank
Winslow
Jemon
Allen & Lung
Ingle Hinder
Parker
Tio Thompson
Jax Black
Beverly Direct
Boston
Mas
Moker
Society Queen CO
St. Louis
Bale Ties
Ges Moines Bale Tie Co., Bih and Vine Sis
Des Moines
Dr. Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
M. D
N.Y
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